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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.93, 1,275.17 and 550.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.93, 1,275.17 and 550.95 is: 760.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.93 : 1,275.17 = 550.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.93/1,275.17 = 550.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.93x = 1,275.17 × 550.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.93x = 702,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,552.16/923.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.40

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